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Olivia and Noah top Saskatchewan baby names for 2025
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (333+ words) The annual top 20 baby names list, released by e Health Saskatchewan, shows a mix of familiar favourites holding steady along with a few new and returning names breaking into the rankings. On the boys" side, Noah led the way with…...
Estevan Minor Soccer wraps up coaching clinics ahead of season
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (397+ words) Estevan Minor Soccer spent the weekend focused on development, hosting a series of coaching clinics aimed at preparing volunteers for the upcoming outdoor season. The weekend began with the Active Start module on Saturday morning, focusing on the youngest age…...
Theo and Wendy continue their cooking challenge
5+ day, 39+ min ago (462+ words) Spending time in the kitchen has become one of the highlights of the week for Wendy Godfrey and her grandson Theo, as the pair continues their heart'warming "Cooking with Theo" project. "It's been going really well," Godfrey said. "Theo is…...
Proposed social media ban for kids under 16 draws attention
3+ week, 6+ day ago (441+ words) As Saskatchewan considers whether to restrict social media use for children under the age of 16, an online safety educator says meaningful change will require education, stronger regulation, and accountability from technology companies. Val Caldwell is an online safety educator and…...
Mary's Little Lambs Preschool celebrates generations of learning in Estevan
4+ week, 1+ day ago (303+ words) A long-time local preschool was among the organizations welcoming families during Estevan's citywide registration event, hoping to connect with parents of young children preparing for the fall. Mary's Little Lambs Preschool administrator Mary Lawrence said the event is a valuable…...
Saskatchewan Researcher says Government inaction driving highest child poverty rate
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (430+ words) Saskatchewan continues to have the highest child poverty rate in the country, and according to new research from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), that crisis is the direct result of years of political neglect. The report released by…...
Steffensen's artwork supports school reconciliation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (959+ words) a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Local artist Emilee Steffensen, an Oxbow'born member of White Bear First Nation whose recent cultural projects have been prominently featured across the Carlyle area, hopes her newest…...
Saskatchewan changes eligibility for $10aday daycare
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) Parents and childcare providers across Saskatchewan will be scrambling this month after learning that some Kindergarten-aged children will not be eligible for $10aday daycare on April 1, despite months of assurances suggesting otherwise. The concern centres on children who turned six between…...
Rising demand for School Breakfast programs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) Breakfast Club of Canada says the need for school nutrition programs continues to grow, with more students relying on a healthy meal to start their day. The organization shared that, across the country, their breakfast programs have seen an average…...
ECS hosting job fair to connect students with local employers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (330+ words) Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) is planning a job fair to help students connect with local employers. Principal James Jones shared details of the event during a recent Coffee Talk with the Estevan Chamber of Commerce. The fair is scheduled for…...